Colby Barnes has another big night in Tigers 55-7 thumping of Cannon County

September 24, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Talented Tiger running back Colby Barnes had another big night scoring five of the eight touchdowns in DeKalb County’s 55-7 thumping of the Cannon County Lions at Woodbury Friday night.

DeKalb County improves to 5-1 overall and will host the struggling Livingston Academy Wildcats (0-6) next Friday night, September 30 for homecoming in a region matchup.

For the game, Barnes had 28 carries for 242 yards and 5 touchdowns bringing his rushing total for the season to date at 1,010 yards and 11 touchdowns.

In addition to Barnes’ stellar performance, quarterback Jordan Parker scored a rushing touchdown as did running backs Ari White and Juan Ortega.

After stripping the ball in Cannon County’s first possession, the Tigers struck quickly on a 1 yard run by Barnes with 10:37 left in the 1st period. Ortega booted the extra point for a 7-0 DeKalb County lead.

Barnes got the Tigers on the board again with 7:42 left in the 1st period on a 21-yard touchdown run. The PAT try failed as the snap sailed over the holder’s head, but DeKalb led 13-0.

Parker scored from 4 yards out with 4:19 to go in the 1st period. Barnes then converted on a 2-point conversion run to give the Tigers a 21-0 lead.

DeKalb County padded its lead at 28-0 with 7:49 left in the 2nd period on a 4-yard touchdown run by Barnes and the Ortega extra point.

By intermission, the Tigers had built a 35 to 0 advantage with the last score of the half coming on a 17-yard run by Barnes with 5:20 left.

Barnes scored his last touchdown of the night with 8 minutes to go in the 3rd period on a 4-yard run and with the kick by Ortega, the Tigers were up 42-0.

Ari White scored his first touchdown of the year on a 1 yard run with 11:24 left in the 4th period. Ortega added the PAT to give DeKalb County a commanding 49-0 lead.

Cannon County prevented the shutout with 6:39 left in the game as QB Kolby Miller scored on a 4-yard keeper. Kicker Jack Byford converted the PAT and the Lions were on the board trailing 49-7.

The Tigers added the exclamation point for the game on a 3-yard touchdown run by Juan Ortega with 2:26 left for a 55-7 lead after the PAT attempt was blocked and that was the final score 55-7.

Also of note, Tigers Ty Webb and John Ellis each had an interception in the game.

September 23, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

For a mere pittance, you can welcome a pitty mix into your home today thanks to the DeKalb Animal Shelter and the “Friends of DeKalb Animal Shelter Organization.

Come see “Lynn”, the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”

“Lynn is our one-year-old Terrier, Pit Bull (pitty mix) but she is fully grown and only about 32 pounds. She is perfect for a lap dog. Lynn is energetic, fun and loves everyone. Lynn also loves to run and play especially with her toys. Lynn has been fully vetted, spayed, and vaccinated with flea prevention, and she has been heart worm screened and micro-chipped. She is super sweet. From today (Friday) until next Wednesday, September 28 her adoption fee is only $80. In fact, the rest of our pets have also been reduced in price by our Friends of organization too.,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett.

“Visit our website at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/ to see her picture, fill out an adoption application for Lynn and we will call you to come in and meet her,” said Bennett.

The shelter is open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 at 186 Transfer Station Road.

September 23, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The 2022 Homecoming Queen at DeKalb County High School is Reese Williams.

The announcement was made Thursday at DCHS. Homecoming Spirit Week Activities will be next week September 26-30 including a Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 30 from the school to downtown and the DCHS Homecoming Football Game against Livingston Academy Friday night, September 30 at 7 p.m.

A senior, Williams is the 17-year-old daughter of Sarah Williams and Brian and Stephanie Williams.

Williams’ club participation and active memberships are as follows:
Member of the Science and Spanish clubs

Athletic Participation:
DCHS football and basketball cheerleader and DCHS basketball cheer co-captain.

Accomplishments/Awards:
DCHS cheerleader for 2 years; nominated to be an NCA All-American Cheerleader her Junior and Senior year; received the “Best Basketball Cheer” award; All “A” Honor Roll student; and participated in competition cheer for 5 years.

Other information (Church and Community Involvement):
Williams attends the Steven’s Street Baptist Church. Outside of church, Williams said she loves to spend time with her family and friends.

Future Goals: Esthetician

The Homecoming Attendants are:

*Senior Attendant – Hannah Trapp, the 17-year-old daughter of Jeremy and Jenny Trapp.
Hannah is a member of the Spanish club and a 4-year football cheerleader with 9 years of cheer competition.

Accomplishments/Awards:
Two-time NCA All American nominee and was awarded Best Stunts her Sophomore year and Best Dance her Junior year.

She attends Buckner’s Chapel Church and enjoys being with her family and friends.

Future Goals: X-Ray Technician

*Senior Attendant – Carlee Elizabeth West, the 17-year-old daughter of Megan and D.J. Stewart
Carlee is a member of the Spanish club, Literature Club, Service Society, BETA, and FBLA Club. She is also Captain of the Football Cheer Team and Co-Captain of the Basketball Cheer Team.

Accomplishments/Awards:
Best Jumps award winner as a freshman. Awarded NCA All American Cheerleader as Junior and Senior. Received the Pin It Forward award twice this summer at cheer camp. The award is given to an individual who has the quality that makes him or her stand out.

Other information (Church and Community Involvement):
Carlee attends Refuge Church in Smithville. She has been competitive in cheerleading since the age of 6. Carlee likes to spend her free time helping the younger girls in her community develop their cheerleading skills. Carlee is currently taking dual enrollment classes through Motlow State Community College. After high school she plans to attend Motlow State and then transfer to Tennessee Tech University where she will be majoring in special education.

Future Goals: Special Education Teacher

*Junior Attendant- Sadie Anne Moore, the 17-year-old daughter of Chris and Holly Moore.

Moore’s club participation and active memberships are as follows:
FCA member and President and member of Science and Spanish Clubs and Service Society

Accomplishments/Awards:
DCHS football film manager for 3 years.

Other information (Church and Community Involvement):
Sadie attends the Smithville Church of God, where her dad is pastor. Sadie also plays the piano for her church and is active in the youth group.

Future Goals: High School English Teacher.

*Sophomore Attendant- Ansley Caroline Crook, the 15-year-old daughter of Jacob and Kim Crook

Caroline is a member of the FBLA, BETA, FCA and Science Clubs and is a DCHS football cheerleader

Accomplishments/Awards:
All “A” Honor Roll.

Other information (Church and Community Involvement):
Member of the Memorial Baptist Church and the Upper Helton Baptist Church Youth Group
Future Goals: Physical Therapist

*Freshman Attendant- Deanna Marie Agee, the 14-year-old daughter of David and Dama Agee

Agee’s clubs participation and active memberships are as follows:
FBLA, Student Government, and the Science Club.

Athletic Participation:
Football Cheerleader

Accomplishments/Awards:
Agee was voted Freshman Class Favorite, Freshman Class Secretary, and NCA All-American Cheerleader this past summer at NCA Cheer Camp.

She attends the Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church.

Future Goals: Cosmetologist and part time photographer

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